Lance

Richard,

Thanks for the cuts.  Have to take a rain (snow) check for today.  I'm itching to ski, been riding dirt bikes, Jon on the other hand is busy on his snow machine.

 Soon!

 Lance 

You're killing me.  Videos make me want to ski.  How long is the line at the dock?

Lance

Skied on Thanksgiving (yesterday) I think this will wrap it up for skiing in Yakima, Washington.  Too cold now.

The check's in the mail/vanillaforum/js/tinymce/jscripts/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-wink.gif No seriously, it is in the mail.

Richard, 

Way to go!  You made it look nice and easy. Email me your address to receive your winnings.

Lance 

Goode customer service with my 9800 breaking.  The follow up and customer service I received from Dave Goode has been great.  He offered me the WR to demo, free postage, quick shipping,  a discount and an extended demo period.  Since my 9800 was two years old, and damaged from a handle pop; I think he has been more than fair.  The WR of course comes with the power plate, which is way better than screwing into the ski, as I did wtih the 9800.  The finish on the WR is excellent, and much improved over the 9800. Whether I keep the Goode or not, I must say that Dave Goode has been very responsive to me and my needs.

Woops,

 Correction on previous post.  "Perhaps the Venture, 35" would work."  Should read the HO Venture at 65" would work.

Ed,

The Goode had a little pop at the wakes, but not an issue.  I think the ski has 30mph potential, and has the dimensions to qualify it.  As far as other wide ride 30 mph skis, it is funny you mention it.  Jon has the idea that this may be a possiblity.  I do know from on accidential attempt on my burner, that 28 off is a challange at 34.  Perhaps the Venture, 35" would work.  It may be worth trying.  The difference with the Goode is that it has the wide forebody, but narrow tail.  The HO wide skis such as the burner has a pretty wide tail, which is a little scary at 34. 

 Lance

Brent,

Jon's impression was similar to mine.  He ran some 38s, I ran some 35s. We both really liked it at 32 off.  It is a good ski. It does have great potential.  For those who have skied the 30mph wide ride class, it has a similar feel.  It is fast across the wakes. It turns nice.

I am not wanting to start a flame, and I am very appreciative of Goode for granting me the demo.  I am just saying, as I said before, I am already in love with the RCX, which I bought used at half price.  I don't like the WR enough to buy it right now, when my used rcx is skiing very well for me.

Lance 

Skied the wide ride yesterday.  I skied three sets.  I like the ski. It is a well balanced and stable.  The ski came with settings 6.662, .767, 2.494. Wing at 7.   After the first set, I moved the fin back to .749, increased depth to 2.51 and kept length at 6.66.  The next time I try it I think I will take out some tip. 

I would likely buy it, but love the way the RCX skies, so... can't justify the $$ over what I am riding now. 

Lance 

Brent,

Jon and I are both looking forward to trying the ski today! Let me say it sure is short and fat. I dont think much of the tip will be visible while skiing it.

Both of us are right foot forward.  It has the power plate, so at least no worries about stripped holes.  Dave did not give me credit for my broken 9800, but did give me a discount and free postage on this ski for demo.

 jdarwin- Will let you know. Like I said, I really love the rcx, but can't pass up the chance to demo this new ski. 

Just got the 64" Wide Ride delivered today.  Can't wait to try it out over the weekend.  Demo period, two weeks.  Will let folks know how it rides. FYI, lately been running 35s 75% +.  Half way thru 38. Been on an RCX, 67" for the last 7 weeks.  I love the rcx.  The Goode will have to be very impressive to change.  I came off a 9800 before switching to the RCX.

Lance

Usually ski back to back 28s, 32s and 35s if I am skiing well.  When I run back to back 35s I then take a few stabs at 38. Ocassionaly, today for example, I started with a tournament set.  The second set I skied an opener at 28, then two 32s, a partial 35 and finished with two 35s and skied happily back to the dock.  I like two mix it up some, but usallly ski each line two times before cutting to the next.

Alex and Craig,

Thanks for the updates.  Way to go Craig!

lance

Does anyone have updates as to how this year's event; pro scores, wide ride, etc.

Lance